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Town of Portola Valley
RECRUITMENT
PROPOSAL
for
Town Manager
March 24, 2023
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———————— Peckham & McKenney, 300 Harding Boulevard, Suite 203D, Roseville, CA 95678 ————————
Town of Portola Valley
RECRUITMENT
PROPOSAL
for
Town Manager
March 24, 2023
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———————— Peckham & McKenney, 300 Harding Boulevard, Suite 203D, Roseville, CA 95678 ————————
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHY CHOOSE US?
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EXPERIENCE
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YOUR RECRUITMENT TEAM
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THE SEARCH PROCESS AND SCHEDULE
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COST OF SERVICES
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Cost of Services
Process of Payment
Insurance
GUARANTEE AND DIVERSITY
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Guarantee
Diversity Statement
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EXPERIENCE
With our recruitment team that solely consists of retired City Managers, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs
and Department Heads, and our expert support team, Peckham & McKenney brings more experience and
knowledge of local government and executive search than any other California recruiter. Just a few of our recent
recruitments related to your search for a Town Manager have been for:
Portola Valley, Town Manager (2015)
City of Oakley, City Manager (2021)
City of Watsonville, City Manager (2022)
City of Seaside, City Manager (2022)
City of Hayward, Assistant City Manager (2021)
City of Brentwood, Assistant City Manager (2021)
City of Hollister, Assistant City Manager (2022)
Please don’t hesitate to contact these agencies as well as our large list of current and former clients on our website
(here); they will attest to our quality of service, on-going communication throughout the process, personal and
direct outreach and sourcing of candidates, quality applicant pool, written materials and interview facilitation.
As an ambassador of our clients, Peckham & McKenney is also known for maintaining ongoing communications
with our applicants throughout the search process, treating every applicant with respect, and appropriately
informing candidates to support their best effort. The numerous compliments we have received from applicants
fairly illustrate this reputation.
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Testimonials from clients and candidates are at https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/testimonials.
Please feel free to contact any of the following current and recent clients to inquire about their experience
with Peckham & McKenney.
City of Oakley, City Manager (2021)
Derek Cole, City Attorney
(916) 212-7387; CityAttorney@ci.oakley.ca.us
City of Seaside, City Manager (2022)
Mayor Ian Oglesby
(831) 277-6379; ioglesby@ci.seaside.ca.us
City of Watsonville, City Manager (2022)
Nathalie Manning, Deputy City Manager
(831) 325-6379; Nathalie.manning@cityofwatsonville.org
City of Hayward, CA – Assistant City Manager (2021)
Kelly McAdoo, City Manager
(510) 583-4305; Kelly.mcadoo@hayward-ca.gov
City of Brentwood, CA – Assistant City Manager (2021)
Tim Ogden, City Manager, or
Sukari Beshears, Human Resources Director
(925) 864-8212 or (925) 516-5131
togden@brentwoodca.gov
sbeshears@brentwoodca.gov
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YOUR RECRUITMENT TEAM
Our Approach
With every Peckham & McKenney recruitment, your Recruiter
has the entire Peckham & McKenney team of Recruiters and
administrative personnel for backup, support, collaboration,
and sourcing. However, when you retain Peckham & McKenney,
your Recruiter serves as your single point of contact throughout
the entire search process and is fully responsible for its success.
Moreover, in order to fully focus on your search and finding
applicants that fit with the ideal candidate you are seeking, your
Recruiter also maintains no more than 6 active searches.
The Executive Recruiter for you in this search is Maria
Hurtado.
Maria Hurtado, Executive Recruiter, Peckham & McKenney Executive Search
Maria worked in local government for over 23 years. Before retiring, Maria served as the
Assistant City Manager for the City of Hayward, California and numerous other positions
with the Cities of Oxnard, Tracy, and San Jose, California among others. Maria served as
the Vice President on the International City/County Management Association Board of
Directors and is a member of Municipal Management Association of Northern California
(MMANC) and the Local Government Hispanic Network. She is the recipient of the
MMANC West McClure Outstanding Assistant Award and CalCities Assistant City
Manager of the Year award. Maria received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from
the University of California in Santa Cruz and thereafter a Master’s degree in Social Work
from San Jose State University.
Maria is supported by the following team.
Joyce Johnson, Operations Manager
Joyce Johnson joined Peckham & McKenney in 2005 and serves as the firm’s Operations Manager. She has over
30 years' experience in the field of administrative and executive support for all aspects of the executive
recruitment process. She oversees internal administration of the firm as well as directing contract administrative
support in the areas of advertising and design, web posting, and duplication and mailing services. Prior to joining
Peckham & McKenney, Ms. Johnson oversaw internal administration in the Western Region headquarters of
two national management consulting and executive recruitment firms. Ms. Johnson is complimented regularly
on her strong customer orientation working with both clients and candidates alike. Ms. Johnson holds an
Associate of Arts degree from American River College.
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Tayler Bergstrom, Research Assistant
Tayler Bergstrom joined Peckham & McKenney in 2022 and currently serves as a Research Associate. Tayler is
currently pursuing a PhD at UCLA where she worked previously as a lab manager overseeing various research
projects. Prior to that, Tayler graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
Linda Pucilowski, Graphic Designer
With nearly 30 years of experience, Linda Pucilowski provides her expert design and marketing skills to Peckham
& McKenney. She is the firm’s “go-to” professional for all advertising and brochure design and creation. Ms.
Pucilowski holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento.
Rachel Moran, Website & Social Media Assistant
Rachel Moran has been in the graphic design field since 2007 and prides herself on creating eye-catching visual
art. She supports the Peckham & McKenney team by handling all website visual and technical design as well as
social media. Ms. Moran graduated from the Art Institute of Houston obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine
Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design.
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SEARCH SCHEDULE
In today’s competitive recruiting environment, our goal is to make the process as efficient and effective as
possible. This sample search schedule reflects a 13-week recruitment process but can be tailored to achieve the
desires of the Town.
Activity
Proposed
Schedule
Time Frame
Project Organization
Conference call to discuss Search Timeline, Process and Logistics
Pre-Recruitment
Development of Candidate Profile
Virtual Meeting #1 w/Client to discuss Candidate Profile
Listen to Specific Expectations of Position
Learn Background and Experiences desired in Ideal Candidate
Develop Marketing Brochure and Obtain Client Approval
Develop Advertising and Recruiting Plan
April 19 – May 3,
2023
Two Weeks
Recruitment
Recruiter focuses on Direct & Personal Outreach with Quality Potential
Candidates
Advertise, Network, and Electronically Post/Distribute Candidate Profile Up to
500 Identified Industry Professionals
Post Opportunity on Firm’s Website
Respond to all inquiries and acknowledge all Resumes received within 48 hours
Client will be Updated on Outreach Status and Progress
May 3 – Jun. 14,
2023
Six Weeks
Preliminary Interviews
Recruiter Screens Resumes and Conducts Preliminary Internet Research on
Candidates for any Areas of Concern
Identify Leading Candidates and Request Supplemental Questionnaires
Conduct Preliminary Phone Interviews with Leading Candidates
Jun. 15 – Jun. 29,
2023
Two Weeks
Recommendation of Candidates/Selection of Finalist(s)
Provide Client with Recommended Candidates Packet
Virtual Meeting #2 to Provide Overview of Recommended Candidates
Client Selects Finalist Candidate(s) for Finalist Interview Process
Recruiter Notifies all Candidates of Status in Recruitment Process
July 6, 2023
(Special Closed
Session)
One Week
Finalist Interview Process
Facilitate Panel Interviews for Client
Recruiter will Provide Orientation Session prior to Interviews and Debrief Session
after the Interviews
Assist Client throughout Process and Provide Recommendations
Client Selects Candidate or Leading 2-3 Candidates for Further Consideration
Client Conducts Second Interview Process
July 13, 2023
(Special Closed
Session)
One Week
Qualification
Conduct Background and Reference Checks on Selected Candidate
Provide Employment Agreement Negotiation Assistance, if desired by Client
By July 21, 2023
One Week
At the conclusion of the process, we kindly request that any written public announcement/press release of the
appointment attribute the recruitment to Peckham & McKenney Executive Search.
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The fee to conduct the entire search process for your next Town Manager is $28,000.
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We will connect with you and our placement in 6 months
and 1 year after the appointment to check-in.
We will conduct a second search within 6 months of our
search process if a candidate is not placed.
If the placement vacates the position within 1 year from
the date of accepting the offer (external candidates only
and except in the event of budgetary cutbacks, promotion,
position elimination, or illness/death, etc.), we agree to
conduct a second search within 6 months of the vacancy.
Recognizing the current market for finding competent and
successful executives and the changes in strategy that would
be needed for a second search, the cost of a second search
will be equal to the fee for conducting the original search.
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City Manager
City of Oakley, California
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The Community
The City of Oakley, incorporated
in July 1999, is one of California’s
youngest cities. Residents enjoy a
charming area with an abundant
housing supply, quality schools, and a
friendly atmosphere that truly makes
Oakley “A Place for Families in the
Heart of the Delta.” Oakley is located
in Eastern Contra Costa County, along
Highway 4, in a corridor that also
includes the cities of Pittsburg, Antioch
and Brentwood, with proximity to the
Mount Diablo State Recreation Area,
California San Joaquin Delta, a fishing
and boating paradise.
Today, a landscape of gently rolling
fields, orchards, and vineyards gives
us a glimpse of Oakley’s agricultural
past. From a quiet Delta farming town,
Oakley has blossomed into a growing
community of landscaped parks,
abundant recreational opportunities,
shopping centers, and planned business
and commercial development. Oakley’s
42,895 residents enjoy a safe, progressive
community that is rich in history,
supports strong family values, and
offers a high quality of life. Oakley
was ranked as one of the safest cities in
California in 2020.
Our residents take pride in being part
of a City that is building a prosperous
future for generations to come. The
new Contra Costa Logistics Center
that continues construction in Oakley
will include nearly 2 million square
feet of light industrial building space
and is expected to bring 2,100 jobs to
the community. This regional hub of
e-commerce industry will certainly
help this rapidly growing community
continue to prosper. The City’s
leadership is working to maintain
Oakley’s small-town character while
strongly encouraging the development
of new industries to employ the
growing local workforce.
The Organization
The City operates under the Council-
Manager form of government. The
five members of the City Council are
elected in November of even-numbered
years to serve four-year terms on the
City Council. The Mayor and Vice
Mayor are selected at the first meeting
in December by the City Council to
serve one-year terms. The City Council
appoints the City Manager who serves
as chief executive of the organization.
The citywide projected revenues for
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 is estimated
at $61 million, with projected
expenditures of just over $71 million,
mostly due to the increase in one-time
capital improvement projects as well as
the funding for the American Rescue
Plan Act, and has a total of 102 full
time equivalent (FTE’s).
The City Manager serves as Chief
Executive Officer of the City of Oakley
and is responsible for the operational
activities of City departments and
divisions under the policy direction of
the City Council. The City Manager’s
Office monitors the progression of the
Strategic Plan, provides professional
recommendations to the City Council,
meets with resident groups to resolve
concerns, administers the City’s human
resources function and facilitates the
You, Me, We = Oakley Program.
The City of Oakley values quality
customer service, teamwork,
professionalism, community input
and a proactive approach to solving
community issues, honesty and
integrity, a positive and encouraging
environment, and fiscal responsibility.
The strategic focus areas include (1)
public Safety, (2) business growth &
downtown revitalization, (3) Planned,
quality growth, (4) community
infrastructure and traffic safety, (5)
parks, streetscapes & recreational
opportunities, (6) community outreach,
communication & participation, and (7)
financial sustainability & operational
excellence.
Some key focus areas for this coming
year include exploring alternative
revenue-generation strategies post
pandemic, general plan and zoning
updates, leading the Council and
community through a planning process
to prioritize the $10M of state ARP
funding, negotiations with POA, team-
building with the Executive Team,
evaluating community engagement and
Council relations.
To learn more about the City of Oakley,
please visit https://www.ci.oakley.ca.us
The Position
The City Manager reports to and
receives direction from the City
Council. While upholding the ethics,
tenants and principles of public
administration and professional city
management, it is expected that the
City Manager will implement the City
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• Be politically astute
and intuitive while
being apolitical.
• Be visible; attend
events and festivals
and be participative
in the community, as
appropriate.
• Learn from others, listen for
opportunities, anticipate issues, and
proactively problem-solve.
• Embrace input and dialogue.
The community of Oakley stated, via a
Community Survey, that they want a
City Manager that is a strong manager
of people and resources, has a strong
financial understanding, a commitment
to inclusive leadership, is an innovator/
creative/visionary, has a collaborative
style, both inside City Hall and with
the public, integrity, is an excellent
communicator, is approachable/
accessible, and is goal and solutions-
oriented.
Candidates with a commitment to
“high touch” customer service, economic
development, community engagement,
strong administrative and leadership
experience, knowledge, and skills
serving in a comparable size community
Council’s policies, goals and objectives,
manage the City’s day-to-day
operations, possess the courage, trust,
leadership and experience to represent
the organization, offer guidance, and
present recommendations. With the
City Manager, the City Council
desires to move the City from good
to excellent, and continue to be
recognized as a role model among cities
in the region.
committed to service delivery through
empowering and motivating staff,
fostering new ideas, and embracing
team work and collaboration, fairness
and equity, inclusiveness and diversity.
As such, the ideal candidate will:
• Develop and sustain credibility
and trust.
• Care about the well-being of
residents, businesses, and staff.
• Set the tone and vision for the City.
• Be appropriately visible throughout
the community.
• Ensure the City’s strategic plan
moves forward in a prioritized
fashion and within the parameters of
existing resources.
• Value transparency.
• Have a coaching presence and take
the time to explain the “why”.
• Facilitate dialogue and decision
making among the City Council.
• Be a “hands on” and team-oriented
leader.
• Be prudent, wise, and thoughtful.
• Maintain and enhance Council
relations.
• Introduce fresh, new, innovative
ideas while taking the time to
understand Oakley’s history.
• Support a work/life balance and
positive work environment.
• Expect and model integrity,
professionalism and leadership.
• Work effectively with all elected
officials.
• Be equitable and fair when
communicating with City Council
members.
• Provide reasoned, justified and
thoughtful recommendations and
guidance.
The City Council seeks a candidate with
integrity, command presence, passion
for local government and public service,
who can partner with and lead the
executive team when implementing
Council policies. The ideal candidate is
honest, open-minded, inclusive, a good
communicator and a team player, creative,
innovative, approachable, a good listener,
a collaborator and community builder,
accessible and responsive.
As one of California’s youngest cities,
Oakley has maintained its agricultural
history while blossoming into a growing
community. The new City Manager
will have an opportunity to lead the
organization through planned quality
growth and focus on branding what
Oakley is and where it wants to be,
focusing on communicating the benefits
of living, working, shopping and playing
in Oakley.
The new City Manager will be expected
to prioritize fiscal management, be
a visionary, build on opportunities
for economic development, address
resident and business concerns, and be
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The Recruitment
Process
To apply for this exciting career
opportunity, please submit your cover
letter and resume (including month/year
of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
www.peckhamandmckenney.com
If you have any questions regarding this
position or the recruitment process,
pleased do not hesitate to contact Maria
Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 or toll free at
(866) 912-1919.
as City Manager, Assistant/Deputy
City Manager or Department Head
are ideal candidates. Minimum
qualifications include a Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or
university with major course work
in public administration, business
administration, economics, or related
field and ten years of progressively
responsible experience in municipal
government including five years of
management and administrative
experience is required. A Master’s
degree is highly desirable.
The Compensation
The current annual salary is up to
$251,436 and is currently under review.
Final salary will commensurate with
experience, education, skills and
background. The City provides a
competitive executive level benefits
package, which include:
Retirement: The City participates
in CalPERS; Classic Member PERS,
2% @ 60 with City paid employer and
employee share of contributions. These
contribution amounts are subject to
change. New Member PERS, 2% @ 62,
employees pay employee contribution.
Social Security: The City does not
participate in Social Security, except
for the mandatory payroll deduction for
Medicare.
Health and Welfare: The City
offers HMO and PPO plans and
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provides up to $1,735 per month
toward the premium for health
insurance coverage. (If employee has
existing group coverage, up to $400 as
cash-in-lieu).
Dental and Vision: Dental/Vision
coverage for employee and family paid
by the City.
Retiree Health Insurance: The
City sponsors a mandatory Retirement
Health Savings (RHS) Plan, in which
employees contribute $25 and the City
$10 per pay period.
Life Insurance/AD&D: $100,000
term policy paid for by the City.
Long Term Disability: up to a
maximum monthly benefit of $6,666.
Vacation: accrual of 80 hours per year
initially, with incremental increases up
to 200 per year
Additional Leave: 95 hours
per year (sick), 96 hours per year
(management leave)
Holidays: 12 holidays
Deferred Compensation: The City
offers a match of up to 1% of base pay,
in a 401(a) Plan or 457(b) Plan.
Auto Allowance: $400 per month
Cell Phone Allowance: $76 per
month
Modified Work Schedule: The
City has a modified 9/80 schedule
resulting in the 1st and 3rd Friday of
the month being a regular day off.
Search Schedule
Filing Deadline ...................................................... September 22, 2021
Preliminary Interviews ..........................................Oct. 1 - Oct. 6, 2021
Recommendation of Candidates .................................October 12, 2021
Finalists Interviews ...................................................October 26, 2021
These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended
that you plan your calendar accordingly.
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City Manager
City of Watsonville, California
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The Community
Watsonville, California is located in
beautiful Santa Cruz County, five miles
inland from the scenic Monterey Bay.
The City has a total population of 52,500
and a land area of nearly 6.2 square miles.
The community is located just 26 miles
from world famous Monterey and only 18
miles south of Santa Cruz. Watsonville’s
location is topped only by its ideal climate
and rustic, small town charm of a close-
knit community.
Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley boast
pristine beaches and a Mediterranean
climate. Miles of trails surround the
wetlands of Watsonville. Adjacent to
Watsonville, the Elkhorn Slough National
Estuarine Reserve is one of California’s
last undisturbed coastal wetlands and
provides numerous opportunities for
spectacular year-round hiking and bird
watching. Within Watsonville, the
City Parks and Community Services
Department operates 28 beautiful and
well-maintained parks on 184 acres,
utilized for both active recreational and
leisure activities. The community offers a
wide variety of opportunities for outdoor
activities, including hiking, bicycling, and
water sports.
Watsonville has a long tradition as an
agricultural center. In the late 1800s, the
area harvested staple crops such as wheat
and sugar beets. In 1868, Martinelli’s
Sparkling Apple Cider was founded
and led the change for Watsonville to
become a major food processing center.
Agriculture has remained at the heart of
the Pajaro Valley through today, boasting
agricultural businesses such as Driscoll’s
and Martinelli’s, which are known
throughout the world.
Over the last several years, several light
manufacturing firms have expanded
Watsonville’s economic base to include
electronics, high-tech, marine supplies,
and construction. Economic conditions
in Watsonville are heavily influenced by
agriculture and its role as an affordable
housing alternative to more expensive
housing in Santa Cruz and Monterey
Counties. Watsonville is a proving ground
for entrepreneurs and businesses from
all types of industries and emerging
technologies. Its central location, nestled
between the Monterey Bay and the
Santa Cruz Mountains, offers growing
companies quick and easy highway
access while avoiding daily traffic snarls.
Watsonville is also served by several nearby
institutions of higher learning, including
the University of California, Santa Cruz;
California State University, Monterey
Bay; Cabrillo Community College; and
Hartnell Community College.
The heart of Watsonville, however, is its
Historic Downtown. It hosts an eclectic
mix of old and new, where burgeoning
local shop owners and national retailers
share charming sidewalks, pocket
parks, and historic facades. Downtown
Watsonville is also home to a number of
historic houses and commercial buildings
designed by the famous Victorian Era
architect, William Weeks. The larger
buildings lining Main Street, constructed
in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, give
downtown a traditional “Main Street
USA” character.
To learn more about this dynamic city,
visit the City of Watsonville’s website at
https://cityofwatsonville.org/
The Organization
The City of Watsonville was incorporated
in 1868 and operates under a locally
approved City Charter. The Charter, first
adopted in 1908, established a Council-
Manager form of government.
The City Council appoints three
positions: the City Manager, City
Attorney, and City Clerk. The City
Manager serves as the chief executive
officer of the City and is responsible to
the Council for the proper administration
of all City affairs and the implementation
of all policies established by the City
Council. All department heads are
appointed by the City Manager.
The City Council is elected on a non-
partisan basis from seven electoral
districts to four-year terms. Selections are
staggered with four Council Members
elected during one election and three
Council Members elected in the
following election two years later. The
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore positions
are rotated annually by Council District
pursuant to a recently adopted Charter
amendment. Council elections are held in
even years in conjunction with State-wide
general elections.
Watsonville is an engaged community
with active public participation from all
segments of the City. The City Council is
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priorities over the next
couple of years, including
housing and affordable
housing, housing
element requirements,
homelessness,
development of green
spaces, climate change,
land development, charter changes, a
general plan update, and implementation
of the downtown specific plan, including
the Ramsay Park revitalization, a $23
million dollar project that will transform
the park into a state of the art facility
for the Watsonville community and
will include a dog park, an all-inclusive
playground, a nature center and brand
new lighted soccer fields.
The next City Manager will be attuned
to the demographics and perspectives of
this community, bring recommendations
forward in consideration of these
perspectives, and create a vision and
genuine connections with and for the
community, which requires a forward
thinking, innovative, collaborative and
thoughtful leader.
served by several resident advisory bodies,
including the Planning Commission,
Personnel Commission, Parks and
Recreation Commission, and Library
Board of Trustees.
Watsonville is a full-service city,
providing public safety, public works,
parks and community services, library,
and planning services. The City also has
several enterprise operations, including
The Ideal Candidate
The City Council seeks an authentic
leader, a good communicator who is
open to different perspectives, and a
good listener and one who can work
effectively with the City Council, the
community, the executive team and staff.
The new City Manager will be engaged
in the community, have a community
presence, participating and/or be
active in community events and social
opportunities. This ideal candidate will be
a convener of different perspectives and
be committed to transparency; they will
be a flexible and accountable leader who
understands the unique character/spirit of
Watsonville with regard to its diversity,
geographic location, and opportunities for
balanced growth.
The ideal candidate will have a
strong knowledge base in economic
development, financial management
(including development of revenue
generating strategies), land use policies,
airport operations, utilities, and General
Plan development and implementation.
The ideal candidate will be committed
to service delivery through empowering
and motivating staff, fostering new ideas,
and embracing team work, collaboration,
inclusiveness and have a commitment to
goals and values to address racial equity,
diversity, and inclusion.
The new City Manager will be a
visionary, address resident and business
concerns, build on opportunities
for economic development, and
have creativity in tackling housing
development and business attraction,
retention and expansion. The City
Manager will have an opportunity to
engage the community in and lead the
organization through critical emerging
a municipal airport, solid waste, water,
and wastewater. The City employs
approximately 407 full-time equivalent
positions and adopted a FY 2021/22
budget of $184.1 million.
The Position
The City Council seeks a local
government professional who will
work collaboratively and respectfully
with the City Council to implement
the City Council’s policies, goals and
objectives, manage the City’s day-to-day
operations in collaboration with the
Executive Team and staff, and possess
the leadership ability and experience to
offer Council and staff guidance and
provide stability during this transitional
period. Candidates with a service and
inclusive leadership mindset, a passion
for local government and public service,
community-oriented, open-minded and
who have a high sense of integrity, are
encouraged to apply.
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The Recruitment
Process
To apply for this exciting career
opportunity, please submit your cover
letter and resume (including month/year
of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Please do not hesitate to contact Maria
Hurtado toll-free at (866) 912-1919, by
cell at (831) 247-7885 or via email at
maria@peckhamandmckenney.com, if you
have any questions regarding this position
or the recruitment process.
Through feedback from a Community
Survey, the Watsonville community
stated they want a City Manager that
is committed to inclusive leadership,
is goal and solutions oriented, has
integrity and discipline with a strong
work ethic, and is a dynamic leader
who is involved with and has a strong
presence in the community.
Candidates with a demonstrated track
record and commitment to excellent
internal and external customer service,
with strong administrative and leadership
experience serving in communities of
similar size, scope, and complexity as
City Manager, Assistant/Deputy City
Manager or Department Head are ideal
candidates. The minimum qualifications
include a Bachelor’s degree and at least
one-year experience as a City Manager
or three-years’ experience as an Assistant
City Manager or equivalent in a city of
comparable or larger size. A Master’s
degree with major coursework in public
administration or business administration
and Bilingual English/Spanish is desired.
The Compensation
The current annual salary is $235,750.
Final salary will commensurate with
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experience, education, skills and
background. The city also offers an
attractive benefits package, including:
Retirement: The city participates
in the California Public Employees’
Retirement System (CalPERS) under a
2% @ 60 formula for Classic Members
(employee pays 7% -. A 2% @ 62 formula
applies to New/PEPRA Members
(employee pays 6.25% City Management
Employees also participate in Social
Security at 7.65%
Deferred Compensation
Contribution: Negotiable
Medical/Dental/Vision
Insurance: The City offers generous
medical, vision, and dental benefits.
Life and AD&D Insurance: City
provided at $50,000 of coverage
Vacation: Vacation accrual of up to 20
days per year dependent upon length of
service.
Holidays: 13 paid regular holidays per
year, plus 1 floating holiday.
Sick Leave: 15 sick leave days per year.
Administrative Leave: Up to 13.5
days of administrative leave per year.
Tuition Reimbursement: $1,000
per year
Bilingual Pay: $75 or 250/month
dependent upon Bilingual level
The City of Watsonville is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Search Schedule
Filing Deadline .........................................................February 10, 2022
Preliminary Interviews ...................................... February 23 – 24, 2022
Recommendation of Candidates ..................................... March 8, 2022
Finalists Panel Interviews ............................................. March 22, 2022
2nd Interview (if necessary) ............................................ March 23, 2022
These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended
that you plan your calendar accordingly.
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